Michelin North America, (Michelin) is recalling certain Michelin LTX M/S tires, size LT225/75R16 115/112R LRE, manufactured from January 10, 2010, through June 23, 2012, and supplied for use as original equipment on certain Ford vehicles, and as replacement equipment on various brand commercial light trucks, full-sized heavy duty vans, small RVs and some large pickup trucks. These tires could experience tread separation.
Michelin North America – Possible Tread Separation
| Report Received Date | 12/12/2013 |
| NHTSA ID | 13T012000 |
| Consequence Summary | Tread separation can lead to rapid air loss, which may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Michelin will notify owners and Michelin dealers will replace the tires free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2014. Owners may call Michelin Consumer Care Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST, or Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am to 4:30pm EST at the following numbers: USA: 1-800-231-5893 (language options: English and Spanish) |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 1200000 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13T012000) |
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